DD Form 448 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Updated: Oct 31, 2026

DD Form 448, also known as the Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR), is the official Department of Defense form for transferring funds between military components to procure goods and services. It captures item descriptions, quantities, prices, and fund allocations, ensuring transparent and accountable procurement across DoD departments.

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How to Fill Out DD Form 448

DD Form 448 at a glance

What it is: DD Form 448 is the Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request, and its previous edition is obsolete.

Who signs: The AUTHORIZING OFFICER types a name and title in Box 15 and the SIGNATURE in Box 16.

A filled-in DD Form 448 example: a buyer orders one item

DD Form 448 example filled out, example: a buyer orders one item — Jane Sample, an agency buyer, prepares a DD Form 448 for one item. She orders 10 units at 25.00 each, so the line total and grand total are 250.00. The picture shows row one only, and none of its entries is real. The items are included in the interservice supply support program, so ARE NOT stays empty. Screening has been accomplished, so HAS NOT stays empty. Only one item is ordered, so the other item rows stay empty. The goods ship FOB Contractor's plant, so Box 12 is used. One allotment covers the whole total, so the other allotment rows stay empty.

How to fill out DD Form 448, box by box

Boxes 2 to 6 at the top

Enter the FSC in Box 2, the CONTROL SYMBOL NO. in Box 3, the DATE PREPARED in Box 4, the MIPR NUMBER in Box 5 and the AMEND NO. in Box 6. PAGE OF PAGES is 1.

TO and FROM

Enter TO: in Box 7. Enter FROM: in Box 8, with the Agency, name, telephone number of originator.

Box 9 and the items

In Box 9, mark ARE or ARE NOT for the items included in the interservice supply support program and required interservice screening, and HAS or HAS NOT for screening been accomplished.

For each item, enter the ITEM NO. under a, the DESCRIPTION (Federal stock number, nomenclature, specification and/or drawing No., etc.) under b, the QTY under c, the UNIT under d, the ESTIMATED UNIT PRICE under e and the ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE under f.

Grand total

Enter the GRAND TOTAL in Box 11.

Transportation allotment and invoices

Box 12, TRANSPORTATION ALLOTMENT, is used if FOB Contractor's plant.

In Box 13, MAIL INVOICES TO (Payment will be made by), and enter the PAY OFFICE DODAAD.

Funds and allotments

In Box 14, funds for procurement are properly chargeable to the allotments set forth below, the available balances of which are sufficient to cover the estimated total price.

In Box 14, enter the ACCTG STA DODAAD, ACRN, APPROPRIATION, LIMIT/ SUBHEAD, SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION and AMOUNT.

Authorizing officer, signature and date

The AUTHORIZING OFFICER types a name and title in Box 15 and the SIGNATURE in Box 16.

Enter the DATE in Box 17.

Common questions about DD Form 448

What is a DD 448?

DD Form 448 is the Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request, and its previous edition is obsolete. See attached pages for delivery schedules, preservation and packaging instructions, shipping instructions and instructions for distribution of contracts and related documents (Box 10).

Sources

[1] DD Form 448 (JUN 72), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (the Official source link on this page).

DD Form 448 PDF Details

The Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR), captured on DD Form 448, is a key document in military procurement. It facilitates the transfer of funds within and between various departments and agencies of the United States military, serving as a formal request for goods, services, or works. The form covers a broad range of details required for processing, approving, and fulfilling military requisitions. From basic identification such as control symbols and preparation dates to delivery schedules, preservation, packaging, and shipping instructions, the MIPR guides interdepartmental collaboration. Financial aspects are also included, covering fund allocation, accounting data, and invoicing details. These fields support transparency and accountability in government spending. The form also requires screening of requested items to verify they are not included in the interservice supply support program, preventing unnecessary duplication and improving resource use. An authorizing officer must sign the completed form, confirming its role as a critical instrument in military procurement management.

MIPRs come in two types. A Category I MIPR transfers funds from one DoD component to another, where the receiving agency acts as the contracting office. A Category II MIPR allows the receiving agency to use the funds for its own contracting purposes. Understanding the difference is important for correct processing, fund accountability, and compliant handling of interdepartmental requisitions.

When a receiving agency accepts a MIPR, they acknowledge responsibility for fulfilling the request. The requesting component retains the right to withdraw or modify the MIPR under certain conditions. Proper documentation of fund transfers, delivery terms, and item specifications helps prevent disputes and supports accurate defense spending records. Offices processing a high volume of MIPRs may also benefit from reviewing the amendment process covered by the DD Form 448-2 (Acceptance of MIPR). For non-military procurement reference, the standard purchase request form covers similar fund authorization workflows.

Question	Answer
Form Name	DD Form 448
Form Length	1 pages
Fillable?	No
Fillable fields	0
Avg. time to fill out	15 sec
Other names	DD448(MIPR) military interdepartmental purchase request form